What is Saskatoon Canada known for?
Saskatoon is an amazing city with many things to enjoy about it. The city is affordable, has an excellent culinary scene, and emits a warm atmosphere. Here is a list of the top places to visit in Saskatoon:
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Wanuskewin Heritage Park: Wanuskewin Heritage Park, which is on its way to UNESCO World Heritage classification, is one of the coolest indigenous sites we've ever visited, as well as one of Saskatoon's top attractions. Not only is it an excellent museum and cultural center, but it is also the location of Canada's longest-running archeological dig. This site has been there for almost 6,000 years, which is more than twice as old as the Egyptian pyramids. Summer events abound, and winter activities include skiing and outdoor bannock bakes.
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Remai Modern Museum: Remai Modern is a new museum of modern and contemporary art in Saskatoon that provides a distinct perspective on art and culture in the twenty-first century, with an eye toward the future. There are other exhibitions and a ping-pong table, but one of the most intriguing is the world's largest Picasso linocut collection. The architecture itself got an Award of Excellence from Canadian Architect magazine.
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Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo: This famous attraction houses over 90 species of birds and animals in communities that mimic their natural environments, including capuchin monkeys, gray wolves, Chinese red pandas, and Madagascar ruffed lemurs.
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Ukrainian Museum of Canada: The Ukrainian Museum of Canada, located in central Saskatoon, maintains and commemorates Ukrainian Canadians and their distinct cultural heritage via artwork, fabrics, weavings, wood carvings, and stunning pysanky (Easter eggs).
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Beaver Creek Conservation Area: If you're looking for a day trek near Saskatoon, go no farther than the Beaver Creek Conservation Area, which is located 13 kilometers south of the city. Beaver Creek, part of the Meewasin Valley Park system, is a protected natural reserve perfect for outdoor exploration. Several easy hiking trails are meandering through short-grass prairie, offering sightings of deer, foxes, and other small mammals.
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